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Pan-Fried Catfish with Arugula-Orange Salad

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

8

cups arugula

2

large seedless oranges, peeled, thinly sliced

2

/3 cup halved thinly sliced red onion

1

/2 cup orange juice

2

tablespoons olive oil

2

pinches cayenne pepper, divided

1

/2 cup yellow cornmeal

1

teaspoon salt

1

/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1

1/4 pounds catfish fillets

1

/3 cup vegetable oil

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine arugula, oranges, and red onion in large bowl. Whisk together orange juice, olive oil, and 1 pinch of cayenne in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Combine cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 pinch of cayenne in shallow dish. Rinse catfish; shake off excess water. Dredge catfish in cornmeal mixture; turn to coat evenly.

    Step 3

    Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add catfish and cook until coating is golden brown and crispy and fish is opaque in center, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.

    Step 4

    Drizzle dressing over salad. Divide salad equally among 4 plates; top with catfish and serve.